Contract With The Alpha King by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 80

"How dare you "Zach's eyes narrowed, his body tense, lighting to contain the rage building within him,

Before he could make another move, Lord Rosenthal stepped forward. "Enough, Fiona," he ordered sharply. "You've said what you wanted to say. Leave it."

Fiona turned to him, dehance flashing in her eyes. "You can silence me now, but I'm done living in the dark. I'll find out the truth about the past And 111 prove that hiding behind the pack's walls was the worst choice you could have made.

She took a step to leave, but Zach's hand shot out, grabbing her arm with a bruising grip. Fiona's eyes snapped down to his hand, her expression darkening. Without a second thought, she slapped him, the sound ringing through the rense silence. Zach looked stunned, a red mark blooming on

his cheek

"Touch me again" she hissed. "And you'll regret it

Zach's jaw clenched, but he released her, his pride wounded as he said nothing, glaring at her in fury. Fiona turned her back on both men and walked toward the carriage. As she passed, she stopped in front of Elise, meeting her sister's hardened stare. 100. 100.

"Do you know about the post too. Elise?" she asked quietly. "Are you going to let fear keep you hiding behind the pack forever!" She held her sister's gaze for a moment before Elise merely glared, refusing to answer. Fiona let out a small scoff and moved past her, walking away without looking

back

As she turned the corner of the castle, she found Elijah leaning casually against the wall, his eyes already on her as if he had been waiting all along. He pushed off the wall, his gaze softening as he met hers.

"Did you get the answers you were looking for?" he asked.

Fiona shook her head "No, He's still hiding too much." comes next-

Elijah placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Then don't worry about it for now," he said. "I'll protect you, no matter what comes Something warm blossomed in Fiona's chest, a feeling she hadn't allowed herself to trust in a long time. She managed a small smile, grateful for his presence

met with news that the King had temporarily halted the Rite of Kines to address

should go back to the infirmary, Fiona said quietly.

his hand resting on her arm. "You

shook her head, offering him a small, reassuring smile. "I'll rest later. For now, there are people who need help. Those people needed

understanding there was no changing her mind. Fiona left him in the hall and made her way to the infirmary, where the aftermath of the recent attacks was painfully clear. She immediately saw Kariana among the healers, her sleeves

quieted, wary and curious gazes turn in her direction.

Hose wants to speak

She headed to Miss Rose's office, knocking on the door. A muffled

beland her deck, gesturing for Fiona i take a seat and have some tea. Fiona declined the tea offered to

adoown, leaning forward

to the point. What's

What's your plan. Fionat"

of Miss Hose's scrutiny. "My plan is to help the injured. To do

duty here in the infumary. You know as well as I do that your presence here is causing a stir, and not because of the recent

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discomfort, that's not my intention. But I won't be intimidated into leaving. I'm here because I want to be, because this is where I can make a difference. That sounded a little too cheesy than

wanted to say.

took a sip of her own tea. "You are allowed to continue working in the infirmary. In fact, your presence is going to help as now, everyone has seen what you are capable

her ability to convince everyone to quietly announce that

small nod of thanks, realizing just how much had changed. Her ability to heal nearly any wound or ailment was no longer a hidden power, but a known fact. She could practically feel the ripple it would send through the palace-the council, the King, and especially the Queen. Her presence here wasn't just

Rosenthal's power could tip the scales in any kingdom's favor, and for the first time, Fiona understood the full extent of what

wasn't just valuable, she was critical. Her power could be the difference between life and death in battle, between weakness and strength for those who held her allegiance. Every person here would view her differently now-not just the wounded soldiers who had seen her work firsthand,

its disadvantages. Although Fiona decided not to dwell on it. Aside from healing, soldiers, Fiona had something else that she wanted to do. She wanted to find out about the past and she could only do that if she stayed in this place. Fiona glanced at Miss Rose, recognizing the silent agreement between them. Her abilities put her in a unique and powerful position-one that would undoubtedly make her the target of curiosity, admiration, and, perhaps,